Cyanosis

Cyanosis is caused by a marked drop in the O2-blood saturation levels.

Waxing, the perfect mons, blue extremities versus moisturizer Elizabeth McClung 2008

Cyanosis, a bluish coloration of the lips, nail beds, and skin is already taking place.

Cat & Mouse Patterson, James 1997

· Alar flare (dilatation of the nostrils with each inspiration) · Chest indrawing (sternal or intercostal recession) · Cyanosis

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Cyanosis is seen at first, later giving place to pallid asphyxia when cardiac failure occurs.

Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery Chevalier Jackson 1911

Cyanosis is only an accompaniment of suddenly produced dyspnea; the facies will therefore usually be anxious and pale, unless the patient is seen immediately after the aspiration of the foreign body.

Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery Chevalier Jackson 1911

Cyanosis, rapid breathing, poor peripheral perfusion, and petechial rash are red flags for serious childhood infection, a systematic review affirmed.

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• Cyanosis (blue colouration of the skin caused by deoxygenated haemoglobin in the blood vessels near the skin surface): positive likelihood ratio range 2.7 - 52•2

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Cyanosis can also be a symptom of a congenital heart disease, so Comly felt that the two conditions might be confused.

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Cyanosis can also be a symptom of a congenital heart disease, so Comly felt that the two conditions might be confused.

American Scientist Online 2009

• Color - Cyanosis (blue or gray color) indicates that the patient is not getting enough oxygen.

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